Marking Surgical Instruments
Which Method is not recommended for marking surgical instruments.
Taping
Engraving
Electro-Chemical Etching
Heat-fused Nylon (dipping)
This process damages the hard, protective, chromium oxide layer and creates an area where bacteria can grow and rust/corrosion can occur.
A powder-coating process that leaves a thin layer of color remaining on the instrument.
Taping
Electro-Chemical Etching
Engraving
Heat-fused Nylon (dipping)
While the instrument markings that result can last many years, over time this coating can begin to chip.
Letters, numbers or shapes can be placed on stainless steel instruments using this process.
Laser Marking
Electro-Chemical
Etching
Taping
This method is not permanent, and the marking material can be buffed off during the instrument repair process.
How many times should you wrap tape around a instrument.
1 ¼
1 ½
1 ¾
1
To much instrument tape can trap soil and microorganisms.
Which marking technique is the safest.
Electro-Chemical Etching
Taping
Laser Marking
Engraving
As the surface structure remains unchanged, no germs can establish themselves on the instruments.
Where should instrument tape be applied to an instrument.
Box Lock
Distal Tip
Ring Handle
Shank
Avoid placing tape on ring handles. Tape on shaft/shank of instrument because it has flat surface.
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